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Flight of fancy

Named after the aircraft which revolutionised travel for the masses, budget hotel Dakota�s imposing exterior gives way to a mellow and inviting inner space. By Fiona Armstrong

The terms luxury' and budget' don't enjoy a natural affiliation like, say Martini and rocks, or Forth and bridge. But a new hotel at that very location disproves the notion that the fine things in life always come at a hefty price.